# Planist vs JotDay

The clearest difference is rating: Planist at 5.0 against JotDay's 4.7. Planist also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). JotDay's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and JotDay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Planist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JotDay has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Planist ships an update every 3 weeks, JotDay monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planist | JotDay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planist-planner-and-check-list/id6468330574/reviews)** | [4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotdaytime-tracker/id6476449746/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | — | 86.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Quanduan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483142209) | [Remix Design Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708137028) |

## What reviewers say

### Planist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planist-planner-and-check-list/id6468330574)

This app offers a minimalist approach to task management, focusing on completion rather than strict time tracking. It functions as a flexible text editor where tasks can be quickly recorded, organized, and marked as done with simple gestures. Data syncs across devices, ensuring your plans are always accessible.

**Highlights:** Text-based task entry, Swipe gestures for task management, Cross-device data synchronization, Minimalist and visually appealing design, Default plan templates, iCloudKit and Git sync support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planist Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Planist Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| LIfetime Edition Flash Sale | $14.99 | one-time |


### JotDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotdaytime-tracker/id6476449746)

Effortlessly track your time with automatic sleep and exercise logging from HealthKit. Monitor app usage, visualize your day on a timeline, and analyze time distribution with clean daily, weekly, and monthly views. Includes a minimalist focus timer with Live Activity support.

**Highlights:** Automatic sleep and workout tracking, App usage tracking via Shortcuts, Minimalist focus timer with Live Activity, Intuitive timeline view, Daily, weekly, and monthly time views, Data analysis for time distribution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JotDay Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| JotDay Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| JotDay Pro Annual to Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |
| JotDay Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planist free?

Planist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is JotDay free?

JotDay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Planist or JotDay?

Planist is rated higher. Planist averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while JotDay averages 4.7 from 21 ratings.

### Do Planist or JotDay have ads?

Neither Planist nor JotDay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Planist or JotDay?

Planist ships an update every 3 weeks, and JotDay monthly. Most recently, Planist was updated on November 3, 2026 and JotDay on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*